A community building brought back to life, now filled with young people, activity and opportunity every day of the week.
Since taking on the Geoff Shaw Community Centre, Toryglen Community Youth Project has created a thriving youth work hub, delivering over 50 hours of free activity every week.
In just seven months, the team engaged more than 2,000 young people, offering youth clubs, ASN provision, arts, sport, wellbeing support and leadership opportunities.
Young people shape the programme through the Youth Council, with many progressing into volunteering and leadership roles. The result is a space where young people feel ownership, belonging and the confidence to take their next steps.
In Aberdeen, young people aren’t just being asked their views, they’re shaping decisions, funding and change.
Aberdeen Youth Movement has built a powerful model of youth participation, engaging 849 pupils through school consultations and distributing £49,809 in Youth Action Grants, supporting projects that reached 862 young people across the city.
Young people are involved at every level, from local consultations to representing Aberdeen on national and international stages, including the UN Youth Forum.
The team has created a culture where young people lead, influence and see the impact of their voice. As one member put it: “It gave us the power to make our voices count.”
Inside a busy children’s hospital, this team has created something unexpected, a workplace where young people build confidence, skills and a future.
Since opening in 2025, SCRAN Café at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People has supported young people into paid employment, alongside volunteering and training opportunities.
Young people gain real experience in customer service, teamwork and communication in a live café environment, often for the first time.
For many, it’s a turning point – moving from uncertainty to employment, from low confidence to belief. The team doesn’t just offer opportunities; it creates pathways that young people can step into and grow from.
Be part of an unforgettable evening of celebration, glamour, and inspiration at the DoubleTree by Hilton Glasgow on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. This year’s Awards Dinner will be an inspiring gathering of Scotland’s youth work champions, a night filled with stories of dedication, resilience, and positive change.